Free exhibition guide

We are (still) here : street art takes over the Petit Palais in a free exhibition this summer

After a first edition in 2024, the We are here exhibition is back at the Petit Palais: enjoy a rich urban-art journey right in the heart of the Fine Arts Museum. The exhibition is free to visit from June 20 to September 20, 2026.

Javier Calleja's big-eyed characters come to Paris for a free exhibition.

Big-eyed characters, punchy phrases, and a cabinet-of-curiosities kind of hang: Javier Calleja unveils CURIOUSLY, his new free exhibition at the Almine Rech gallery in Paris, running May 30 through July 25, 2026.

Women sculptors honored in Prune Nourry's Visionaries exhibition at the Petit Palais

Artist Prune Nourry is set to spotlight forgotten women sculptors in the history of art with an exhibition at the Petit Palais, running from October 20, 2026 to January 24, 2027.

Genki-nobori fill the sky above the Hôtel de la Marine: a colorful installation open to the public for free

A colorful, poetic installation transforms the courtyard of the Hôtel de la Marine: come and admire for free the Genki-nobori by Japanese artist Susumu Shingu, from June 26 to August 24, 2026.

Sax unveils La Caverne, a free street-art exhibition at La Madeleine

Street art invades the crypt of the Madeleine church as Sax opens there on June 18, 2026. La Caverne, a free, immersive exhibition of fifty works, runs in the 8th arrondissement until June 28.

A free exhibition in Paris this July will unveil more than 1,000 previously unseen fashion drawings by Karl Lagerfeld.

Before they go under the hammer, more than 1,000 unreleased Karl Lagerfeld drawings are unveiled in a free exhibition at Sotheby’s Paris from July 2 to 7, 2026.

Chuck Sperry unveils his Archetypes in a free exhibition at the Art Generation gallery — our photos

His screen prints and concert posters have toured the world: discover Chuck Sperry’s work through the Archetypes exhibition, on view free of charge at the Art Generation gallery from June 13 to August 1, 2026.

Urban Music: More than 20 street artists celebrate Fête de la Musique at a gallery in the Marais

Urban Signature is back in Paris with a new group exhibition free to visit from Wednesday, June 17 to Sunday, June 21, 2026 in a Marais gallery. Entitled "Urban Music," the installation showcases the work of around twenty urban artists centered on music. A fresh, original way to celebrate music this year!

Sumo, Sacred Forces: a photo exhibition worth seeing at the Maison de la culture du Japon

As the capital welcomed the Paris Sumo Tournament, the Maison de la Culture du Japon is hosting a free exhibition dedicated to this ancient martial art. Be sure to visit through September 26, 2026 to discover "Sumo, Sacred Forces", a photographic installation by Bruno Aveillan.

A free exhibition unveils Claudia Cardinale's jewelry at a Paris auction house.

The jewelry of the legendary Italian actress Claudia Cardinale steps out of its case for one final spotlight before going up for auction. From June 19 to 26, 2026, a free exhibition will reveal them at a major Paris auction house in the 8th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées.

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf: JR's giant installation finally open to the public - reviews and photos

JR finally opens his Pont Neuf Cavern to the public. After several days of repairs caused by bad weather, this monumental installation turns Paris’s oldest bridge into a dark, mineral corridor, threaded with quiet sounds, fleeting scents, and augmented reality experiences. The work opens to visitors for free starting Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., 24/7, until June 28.

Two centuries of images: a free, outdoor photography exhibition in Hauts-de-Seine.

The Domaine de Sceaux and the Chanteraines departmental park are hosting a brand-new, free photo exhibition. From June 18 to December 18, 2026, discover “Two Centuries of Images.”

Night-time Paris of the 20th century unfolds in a free photo exhibition at the Roger-Viollet Gallery.

Paris shines as much by day as by night: discover the capital’s rich nocturnal life, with the exhibition "Paris, Open at Night," on view for free from June 11 to October 3, 2026 at the Roger-Viollet Gallery.

Serena Carone exhibition at Perrotin Gallery: a world of faience and illusions - photos

In the Marais, the Perrotin gallery hosts Serena Carone's unsettling universe. In the space, the artist blurs the lines with her glazed earthenware and trompe-l'œil tricks. Here perception constantly moves between reality and appearances. A free exhibition to discover from June 5 to 18, 2026.

Twingo Live Show: free concerts and DJ sets on the Champs-Élysées, along with artistic performances

From June 18 to 21, 2026, Renault will transform the renault® parade on the Champs-Élysées into an open music stage for everyone, with concerts, DJ sets, and artistic performances, as part of a show directed by Manon Savary and Marc Zaffuto. Miki, Disiz, MC Solaar, Santa, as well as Kungs and The Avener, among many others, will take the stage. And it’s free (registration required, limited seats). Also enjoy activities celebrating all generations of the Twingo, with even the chance to try the Renault Twingo E-Tech electric.

The Cave Sketches: JR's free exhibition at Perrotin Gallery — Our Photos

At the Perrotin gallery, JR reveals the making of La Caverne du Pont Neuf through Les Esquisses de la Caverne, a free exhibition running from June 5 to July 25, 2026. Drawings, collages and preparatory studies extend the experience of this monumental installation conceived for Paris’s oldest bridge.

Roma, City of Light: the free photo exhibition to see this summer outdoors in Paris

The Roma, City of Light exhibition offers a portrait of the Italian capital through cinema’s seventh art, and examines its role as a backdrop in film. The free exhibit runs from July 2 to 6, 2026 at the Arènes de Lutèce, then continues until August 30 along the banks of the Seine.

Free exhibition and auction dedicated to items formerly owned by Michael Jackson - photos

Gleaming glove, moccasins, stage jackets… In Neuilly-sur-Seine, the auction house Aguttes is staging a free exhibition and a sale of items once owned by Michael Jackson, running until June 3, 2026. A rare chance to see, and perhaps buy, a piece of pop legend.

This Italian jeweler is at the heart of a free, one-off exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo — reservations

Gleaming stones, chains that have become iconic, and a distinctly modern vision of jewelry: with The Revolutionary Jeweler, Pomellato traces nearly six decades of design at the Palais de Tokyo. This free, reservation-only exhibition, running from June 24 to July 20, 2026, revisits the Milanese house’s history through its emblematic pieces, striking imagery, and its unique approach to contemporary jewelry.

Vhils presents "Interstice", his new solo exhibition at the Danysz Gallery in Paris — our photos

Fans of Vhils’ work have a date in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. The Danysz Gallery presents “Interstice,” the renowned Portuguese street artist’s new solo show. Free to visit from May 22 to June 20, 2026, the installation unveils a series of works crafted from materials sourced from the capital.